Items with tag “first-time homebuyer”

June 27, 2009, 9:00AM

The Answer Spot addresses post-Hurricane Katrina questions. To submit a question, send it to insurance@timespicayune.com. Question: I have read many articles relating to homeowner's insurance in the past. I am just a bit puzzled as to how the insurance companies can get by with these criminal rates. Prior to Hurricane Katrina, for full coverage I was paying no more than... Full story »

May 16, 2009, 1:00PM

Question: I will be constructing a new home to take advantage of the refundable new home buyer tax credit. According to the rules, as someone who has not owned a habitable home since Aug. 29, 2005, I would qualify. I also plan to install various energy-efficient items in the home and would qualify for the nonrefundable tax credit of $1,500... Full story »